In addition, a hotline has been created to allow citizens to quickly obtain necessary information and consultations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic also has a hotline to provide consular assistance and clarifications on the current situation.
At the moment, the possibility of evacuating citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic in cooperation with Kazakhstan is being explored, using transit routes through Saudi Arabia. Consultations between agencies are underway to clarify logistics," the department added.
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On the morning of February 28, Israel and the United States conducted strikes against Iran. Donald Trump announced his intentions to eliminate the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic.In response, Iran began attacking territories in Israel and other countries in the Middle East where American military bases are located. Strikes were carried out on Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai (UAE), as well as Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
As a result of the American-Israeli operation, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. Shortly after that, his wife, Mansure Khojasteh, died from her injuries.
Donald Trump stated that military actions in Iran would last about four weeks. Iran declared jihad against the U.S. and Israel, stating that negotiations would not be held.
The conflict in the Middle East has global consequences, including for Kyrgyzstan. As a result of military actions in the UAE, thousands of tourists have found themselves in a difficult situation. Contact numbers for embassies and consulates for Kyrgyz citizens abroad are available here.
